Counsel, MEA

il y a 2 semaines

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Maroc Emerson Temps plein 60 000 $US - 80 000 $US par an
Job Description

Job Summary:

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Provides advice to the relevant business unit(s) on a broad spectrum of legal issues, with some supervision, including:
  • Acting as liaison between business management and other practice groups within the Emerson Legal Function as well as outside counsel
  • Performing or supervising audits, self-assessments, and investigations
  • Reviewing, advising on and negotiating various commercial agreements including but not limited to corporate supplier agreements, sales contracts and non-disclosure agreements
  • Research and advise on the applicable regulatory framework and local content requirements to support business expansion in the region
  • Works harmoniously with Emerson Law Department colleagues and outside counsel on routine legal matters to ensure compliance with Emerson policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Keeps business unit(s) management and Law Department management fully advised of all significant developments concerning all material matters in a timely fashion
  • Exercises good professional judgment, acts with integrity, and gets results at all times to protect and improvement image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department
  • Supports the Legal team in:
    • Handling inquiries from various parties or regulatory bodies, including in relation to investigations, subpoenas and audits
    • Staying up to date on legal and regulatory developments relating to Emerson's compliance program and communicating relevant developments as appropriate to the business
    • Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable divisions
    • Strategic projects in different areas (e.g. implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations)
    • Performing due diligence and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws
    • Leads the post-acquisition legal integration process of newly acquired companies with regard to all applicable legal areas;
    • Participates in and proactively contributes to direction of various central initiatives of the Legal team, and with other tasks as assigned.
Who you are?
  • You optimally communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
  • You continuously seek and provide Business insights

For this role you will need:
  • 2-4 years of relevant work experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or private practice)
  • Law Degree from an accredited law school
  • Comfortable working with senior management

Preferred qualifications set you apart:
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
  • Excellent oral and written English. French and Arabic language skills are required.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Solution-finding, practical, with a strong eye for business, able to weigh and take reasonable risks
  • Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in and exposed to all kinds of legal matters and business areas

Our Culture & Commitment to You

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